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- San Francisco, California
- Wilmington, Delaware
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 | $18 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $8 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $4.51 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 | $1.17 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $3.72 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $4.47 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 | $3.73 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 | $1.68 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 | $3.75 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $14 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.17 | $2.17 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 | $2.00 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,943 | $1,753 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,497 | $1,235 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 | $204 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,510 | $1,288 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,486 | $961 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 | $135 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 | $63 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $242 | $305 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 | $89 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $11 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 | $24 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 | $50 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 | $46 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 | $74 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $168 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,029 | $22,316 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.48 | $0.81 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 | $83 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $24 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.46 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.23 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 | $21 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 | $46 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 | $22 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $371 | $183 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $136 | $80 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 | $9 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 | $5.01 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.10 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 | $428 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 | $37 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $8 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 489 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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